Seeds
Quercus michauxii
Grow Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii), a large native oak of moist bottomlands and low woods. Its broad, chestnut-like leaves form a substantial shade tree, while its large acorns provide valuable seasonal food for deer, squirrels, wild turkey, and other wildlife. Swamp Chestnut Oak is also known as basket oak or cow oak. It is a strong choice for wildlife plantings, restoration projects, large food-forest sites, and spacious native landscapes with moist, well-drained soil. Seed Details: - Fresh 2026 acorns - Untreated - Sold for propagation - Seasonal, limited-availability item - Acorns may begin root development soon after harvest Fresh white-oak-group acorns are sensitive to drying and should be planted promptly. Seed-grown trees naturally vary, and germination percentage and timing are not guaranteed.
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Hardiness
Zones 5–8
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Bloom or harvest season
Fall
Mature height
60–80 ft
Spacing
50–70 ft
Native range
Eastern and southeastern United States
Wildlife value
Very High
Pollinator value
Moderate
Host plant information
Yes
Swamp Chestnut Oak prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. It naturally occurs in fertile bottomlands, stream terraces, and low woods. Give this long-lived tree ample room to develop its broad crown. The species is in the white oak group. Fresh acorns have little or no natural dormancy and may begin producing a root soon after they fall.
Plant fresh acorns promptly in a moist, well-drained growing medium and cover them with a light layer of soil or leaf litter. Keep the medium evenly moist but not waterlogged, and do not allow the acorns to dry out. Protect planted acorns from squirrels, mice, and other rodents. A root may develop before the shoot appears; normal shoot growth can follow when temperatures warm. Germination timing varies, so allow time before discarding an acorn that appears sound.
Fresh acorns are seasonal and are packed to help retain moisture. Plant promptly after arrival and do not allow them to dry out.
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Gleditsia triacanthos
$5.99
Honey Locust seeds are ideal for cultivating fast-growing trees that thrive in various climates. These trees are highly valued for attracting wildlife, serving as a reliable food source for deer and other animals. Perfect for permaculture systems, they contribute to sustainable ecosystems and biodiversity.
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$19.99
Grow a diverse collection of native berry-producing shrubs and small trees for edible landscaping, wildlife plantings, food forests, homesteads, and naturalized gardens. The Native Berry & Food Forest Seed Collection includes four individually packaged species, each with approximately 25 seeds. That gives you approximately 100 seeds total across four native plants with strong landscape, wildlife, and food-forest value. Includes: Beach Plum (Prunus maritima) — 25 seeds Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) — 25 seeds Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) — 25 seeds Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) — 25 seeds Beach Plum is a hardy native shrub or small tree known for its fruit and tolerance of challenging sites. Black Huckleberry is a low-growing woodland shrub with dark berries valued by wildlife. Black Chokeberry produces dark fruit and strong fall color, while Red Elderberry provides flowers and clusters of fruit that attract birds and other wildlife. This collection is ideal for people building a food forest, edible native landscape, wildlife garden, hedgerow, or woodland-edge planting. Each species is packaged and labeled separately. Seeds are not mixed together. Native woody plants often require patience. Some seeds benefit from cold-moist stratification, and germination can occur over an extended period rather than all at once.
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1 Native Berry & Food Forest Seed Collection— 4 Species / 100 Seeds
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$24.99
Start a diverse native planting with a curated collection of Pennsylvania native tree and shrub seeds selected for woodland edges, habitat restoration, naturalized landscapes, and backyard native gardens. This collection includes five individually packaged species, with approximately 25 seeds per packet and approximately 125 seeds total. Includes: Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) — 25 seeds Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina) — 25 seeds Black Huckleberry (Gaylussacia baccata) — 25 seeds Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) — 25 seeds Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) — 25 seeds Together, these species provide a mix of trees and shrubs that can add structure, fruit, cover, fall color, and ecological value to a planting. This collection is a good fit for native gardeners, landowners, habitat projects, woodland restoration, naturalized borders, and anyone who wants to establish a broader mix of native woody plants from seed. Each species comes in its own labeled packet. The seeds are not mixed together, so you can sow each species according to its individual germination requirements. Woody native seeds often require cold stratification or other pretreatment. Germination times vary by species and may be irregular. Growing native trees and shrubs from seed is a longer-term project, but it can be an economical way to establish larger numbers of plants.
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One (1) Pennsylvania Native Tree & Shrub Seed Collection - 5 Species / 125 Seeds
